Kate Marsden – co-Founder of Bexhill Museum
9 July @ 2:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kate Marsden was one of the most remarkable women of the Victorian age. A pioneering nurse, explorer and humanitarian, she is best remembered for her epic journey across Russia and Siberia in search of better treatment for people living with leprosy. She also co-founded Bexhill Museum, leaving a lasting legacy to the town.
In this illustrated Bexhill History Hour, historian David E. P. Dennis explores Marsden’s extraordinary achievements, the royal support she received from Queen Victoria and the Empress of Russia, and the personal controversies that later overshadowed her reputation. It is a fascinating reassessment of an exceptional woman whose contribution to Bexhill and to Victorian history is once again being recognised.
The talk takes place at Bexhill Museum on Thursday 9 July, from 2pm–3pm. Admission is £8. To book, telephone 01424 222058, or simply pay at the door.
